Spouse's debts
Understanding Spousal Debt: Spouses are usually not liable for each other's debts, except when co-signing or jointly opening accounts.
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Finding Statutes
A statute is a written law passed by a legislative body. Maryland's legislative body is the Maryland General Assembly. Congress is the legislative body for the United States.
Domestic Violence Federal Crimes
This article describes the federal crimes that pertain to domestic violence.
Marriage License and Ceremony
How to get a marriage license in Maryland, and who is allowed to officiate the marriage ceremony.
Tips for Selecting a Mediator
Mediators are trained in conflict resolution. They have experience helping people to communicate better with each other, even when it seems impossible for any agreement to be reached. For mediation to be effective, you should be comfortable with your mediator and discuss your needs openly.
Child Custody in Maryland
Custody and visitation are the legal terms for court decisions about how the child will spend his/her time between parents (or others).
Volunteer Writing Guide
This guide explains how to review and draft new articles, format articles, and where to cite sources of law.
Overview of Social Security Benefits
The U.S. Social Security Administration funds Social Security retirement, disability, and Supplemental Security Income benefits. Access to benefits and the benefits amounts depend on the various eligibility factors.
Filing Criminal Charges in Domestic Violence Cases
This article describes the options for criminal charges a victim may wish to pursue against an abuser.
Tips on Hiring a Private Attorney
This article addresses levels of representation, questions you should ask before meeting with a lawyer, interviewing a lawyer, what to look for during the interview, and what to ask about services.
Maryland Apostille and Full Legalization Process: Authenticating Maryland Documents for use Across National Borders
An apostille is a way to authenticate documents for use outside the country where they were created. This article deals primarily with obtaining an apostille from Maryland for use elsewhere.
Paternity - Frequently Asked Questions
Establishing paternity is the process of determining who is the legal father of a child. To disestablish paternity means to overturn or rescind all rights and obligations of the legal father. This article addresses frequently asked questions about paternity.
Frequently Asked Questions About "Service of Process" in Maryland
"Service of Process" is making sure the other side gets a copy of the papers you are filing (for example, a complaint).
Property Ownership and Titling for Estate Planning
The titling of your property is an important concept to understand to determine who has access to your property and what will happen with that property when you die.
Making Healthcare Decisions
Many people do not have either a living will or an advance directive. This article outlines some issues that go into making these important decisions.
REAL ID
REAL ID explained: Title II of the REAL ID Act sets standards for state IDs. By May 7, 2025, non-compliant IDs won't board planes or access Federal facilities. Maryland offers REAL ID licenses with 'Core Four' documents: Age, Identity, Social Security, and Address proofs.
Frequently Asked Questions About Mediation
Frequently asked questions about mediation. Mediation is a process where a trained impartial person helps people in a dispute communicate, understand each other, and reach agreement if possible.
Protective Orders
There is a multi-step process that you must follow to get a domestic violence Protection Order against the alleged abuser (also called the "Respondent").
Frequently Asked Questions About Wills
A will is a written legal document that states what you want done about various topics after you die. A will can include your wishes about what happens to your belongings (called the "estate"), and about who will care for any minor children.
Grandparent and Non-Parents Visitation and Custody Rights
When deciding grandparent visitation rights, the court must balance what is best for the child, with a parent’s constitutional right to direct the way their child is raised.